Downey mildew

Catalogue Type

Plant Diseases Catalogue

Scientific Name

Peronospora parasitica

Distinguishing Characters

Reddish spot appears on upper leaf surface, and white fungal growth on lower surface. Disease appears frequently in nursery plants.
Peduncles too become black.

Host Crop

Crucifers

Photo of Pathogen

Photo of Damaged Crop

Description

· Seed treatment with 50% wp carbendazim

· Avoid crowding in nursery plants

· Mancozeb 75% wp spray @ 3gm/litre